Cherie & Paul were married on the evening that Hurricane Irene hit New England.  I was worried about the weather, the logistics, the guests…  As it turns out they got an amazing break in weather just long enough to say their vows and take some awesome photos outside!  I always say that inclement weather makes for a more intimate wedding and this was no exception.  The guests and the photographers had an awesome time rocking away at the Waterview in Monroe Connecticut while hurricane Irene descended upon us.  Most venues would have cancelled in light of forecast road closures and severe weather but in this case the Waterview took a calculated chance and got really lucky, as did the bride and groom.  From my perspective everything went off without a hitch.  I feel for all the brides who had their wedding cancelled as a result of Hurricane Irene and I really hope that alternative plans come together for folks.  In fact I would be willing to offer special pricing to couples who reschedule their weddings and for whatever reason can not re-book their photographer.  I will reveal some details later and it is of course subject to my own limited availability.  So if you had your wedding cancelled by Hurricane Irene please contact me to help with your photographs.

Paolo, my favorite second shooter, was stranded in CT by the storm.  He braved the hurricane in a hotel, lost power but made it home safe and sound in Manhattan 24 hours later.

On a more personal note, Paul and Cherie could not have been a more perfect couple to get married on the day of Hurricane Irene.  Their wedding deserves to be an event to remember and thanks in small part to the hurricane, it was.  I had a blast shooting with this couple on our E-Session in New Haven Connecticut and I was really looking forward to shooting the wedding.  I took a lot of photos that are now on the top of my all time favorites list.  Without further adieu here are some images from Paul and Cherie’s Connecticut Hurricane Irene Wedding.